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    Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    I just acquired the 3.7i Magnepan speakers and trying to find the amps to go with, Will pair with my AirTight ATC2 tube preamp.

    Here are my 3 amplifiers on the short list.

    1. Bryston 4B3 ( goes up to 500 watts with 4ohms ) - $6000 MSRP

    2. Bryston 7B3 ( Mono with 900 watts)-$12,000 MSRP

    3. PassLabs X260.8 ( mono ) - MSRP $13,500 MSRP

    Any one using the amps above ? In terms of power I don't listen too loud so 4B3 really makes sense and $$$

    But i'm open to your opinion.

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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    I vote for the Pass X250.8
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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    You should try SS and also a push pull like AR 250 or VAC

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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    I've heard those speakers driven by ModWright Instruments KWA 150 Signature Edition amplifier , sounded effortless and awesome.
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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    I did own 3.7s, and really liked the Devialet 400 with them. I´ve heard the 3.7i:s with Bel Canto 600 monoblocks/2.7 DAC, and they were a very good match, too. None of those were in your shortlist, so apologies for the OT.

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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Any of those choices are good!

    Agree with the ARC 250SE as well.

    I've owned 5 pairs of Maggie's in my life. I really liked them with McIntosh too.


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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Hi Paul,

    I owned the Magnepan 3.7's and they have terrific synergy with Pass Labs amps. Virtually a can't miss combination but you should audition anyway before purchasing.

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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Joel of 6 moons and dpod4 on this forum preferred the 20.7 best with Luxman. Joel went through many SS amps including Karan 2000.

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    Another consideration is a Sanders Magtech...

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    These are fabulous with electrostatic and planar magnetic speakers and don't break the bank ($5500). The 30 day in-home trial is also a bonus.
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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    I owned 3.7s (not the i version), ran them with JC-1s for ages and used them initially with my 20.7s.
    Lots of great options already mentioned as well.

    I've since turned to the hot side and become a tube guy.
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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Thanks so much guys. I forgot to mention that I do have two more speakers ( Tannoy Canterbury GR and Harbeth M40.1) meaning I need amp that can go well with all 3 pairs of speakers. Also like to mention I do have two sets another amplifiers in my room which is AirTight ATM3 Monos and NAF set amp as well. I'm leaning more toward to either Bryston 4B3 or PassLabs again possibly 260.8 Monos but do curious about the 350.8 stereo amp as well. I only have experienced with 600.5 and wasn't really my liking and we only have one dealer for PassLabs so hearing them or home demo is very much not possible. Hmmm


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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Paul

    Didn't you have the Bryston 28's a few months back and the 2301's?
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    Jack. They are all gone I'm like Joe Jr .


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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

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    In Mark's lineup you have Bryston, CH Precision, Rogue and PS Audio BHK, one of them would surely work. I'm partial to the BHK, but that's me. The BHK 250 or 300's should be plenty and you have tubes in the front end of the amps.
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    Worse, definitely worse. And that makes me feel a lot better




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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Pass X260.8 will drive them ease. There is just something 'right' about Nelson Pass and Magnepan .........
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    Pass X260.8 will drive them ease. There is just something 'right' about Nelson Pass and Magnepan .........
    I think I saw somewhere you owned the 260.8. What speakers do you have ? Also , are they sounds warm ? Do they have enough slam on bass ?
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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Paul, when I had the 20.7's I always found that the better the transformers in the amp/s the happier you are going to be. The age old argument of who is right over less power compared to massive watts means nothing unless you have amps that can slew down to 2ohms & then not run out of boogy on the rebound. I would love to hear your opinion on these speakers with a pair of "very" decent subs. My vote would be who ever has the best transformers!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
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    In Mark's lineup you have Bryston, CH Precision, Rogue and PS Audio BHK, one of them would surely work. I'm partial to the BHK, but that's me. The BHK 250 or 300's should be plenty and you have tubes in the front end of the amps.
    Currently I have a loan Bryston 4B3 in the house and sounds amazing with 3.7i. Not sure about the BHK. I think they are hard to re sell.... and PSAudio price in Canada is crazy.


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    I didn't know what the PS Audio situation was in Canada I was just going on my experience with the one I bought from Mike almost a year ago. Bryston is the long time go to amp with Maggie's so with a good tube preamp in front of it should be a winner.
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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    I know that the folks at Magnepan really like the Pass Labs amps.

    Seems like the 260.8 would be a great match
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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    How about something a little different than the BHKs? A pair of 600watt (4ohm) hybrid amps, the Aesthetix Atlas monoblocks would fill the bill. I heard these amps recently and can see why they received an Absolute Sound Editor's Choice award for 2017. I have a pair of stereo hybrid amps on my Magnepans and they sound terrific. Done right, IMHO, hybrids really are the best of both worlds. Too much? Get the Atlas stereo version.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Smith View Post
    I know that the folks at Magnepan really like the Pass Labs amps.

    Seems like the 260.8 would be a great match
    Hi Jim. What about with our Tannoy plus Pass Labs X260.8 ? Then I can kill two birds with one stone
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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    I have heard MC601s sound quite good on the 3.7s. That said, ARC has always been associated with Magnepan so prob would get Ref250s.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    I have heard MC601s sound quite good on the 3.7s. That said, ARC has always been associated with Magnepan so prob would get Ref250s.
    Thanks for chime in Keith, I'm sure the Ref250s would be great match however I do have enough tube amps already so only looking for a SS amp to go with
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    Hi Jim. What about with our Tannoy plus Pass Labs X260.8 ? Then I can kill two birds with one stone
    Unfortunately, I have never heard a Pass Labs amp with Tannoys. I tend to think it'd be great, but that's only from working with Pass amps on RoomPlay clients' systems.

    The only ss amp I have liked on my Tannoys is the ASR Emitter II. Pricey and way too big for most installations, with three big power supplies plus the large amp itself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by KeithR View Post
    ARC has always been associated with Magnepan so prob would get Ref250s.
    Having worked at ARC when it was still the Tympani distributor (and when I wrote the T-1D owner's manual), and then at Magnepan when we took the Tympanis under our own wing, most of the continuing relationship between the two companies was based on enduring friendships rather than continued use or endorsement of one another's products.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Smith View Post
    Unfortunately, I have never heard a Pass Labs amp with Tannoys. I tend to think it'd be great, but that's only from working with Pass amps on RoomPlay clients' systems.

    The only ss amp I have liked on my Tannoys is the ASR Emitter II. Pricey and way too big for most installations, with three big power supplies plus the large amp itself.
    Thanks Jim. I had the ASR Emitter few years ago and it was great ! At this moment I'm leaning toward to try the Pass Labs X260.8 to go with all my three speakers. I think its safe bet
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    I think I saw somewhere you owned the 260.8. What speakers do you have ? Also , are they sounds warm ? Do they have enough slam on bass ?
    yes, love my 260.8's, they are driving a pair of Revel Studio II's. As for the sound.........accurate to my ears, plenty of gusto for the bottom end. Also they DO NOT run hot ! at most ......warm !
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    Bryston cubed model. The 7b3s are really nice, the 28b3s will put a smile on your face that won’t go away


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mikado463 View Post
    yes, love my 260.8's, they are driving a pair of Revel Studio II's. As for the sound.........accurate to my ears, plenty of gusto for the bottom end. Also they DO NOT run hot ! at most ......warm !
    Thanks good to know


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    Quote Originally Posted by Phishphan View Post
    Bryston cubed model. The 7b3s are really nice, the 28b3s will put a smile on your face that won’t go away


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    Well, I had the 28B3 for 3 months and just sold them before Maggie comes .

    I preferred the sounds of 4B3 better on my other speakers though.


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    Well, I had the 28B3 for 3 months and just sold them before Maggie comes .

    I preferred the sounds of 4B3 better on my other speakers though.


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    Quote Originally Posted by watts View Post
    I can't imagine anyone preferring Bryston over Pass Labs. And yes you can hear the extra power reserves even when it is not used; it yields a more relaxed sound.
    Thanks, How you enjoying your Magnepan ?
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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Paul, I demoed the 28b2 in my system when I had Sonus Faber Stradivari & Mc 2301's. I was absolutely amazed at the very similar sound from the two different pairs of mono amps.

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    Re: Magenpan 3.7i - What amplifier ?

    Paul, I vote for Pass. I absolutely love my X350.8!!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sharkmouth View Post
    Paul, I demoed the 28b2 in my system when I had Sonus Faber Stradivari & Mc 2301's. I was absolutely amazed at the very similar sound from the two different pairs of mono amps.
    Hi Kev , funny you mention that. That's how I exactly feel the same way. The 28B3 was great but pair them with my AirTight pre sounded was too close to tube amp sound. I was expecting bit more extension on hi and better bass but the result was very warm and didn't noticed much different than my tube amp sound.

    The 4B3 is actually has better extension and bottom end for my liking. Coz the reason I'm buying SS amp is for high and bass.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    I just acquired the 3.7i Magnepan speakers and trying to find the amps to go with, Will pair with my AirTight ATC2 tube preamp.

    Here are my 3 amplifiers on the short list.

    1. Bryston 4B3 ( goes up to 500 watts with 4ohms ) - $6000 MSRP

    2. Bryston 7B3 ( Mono with 900 watts)-$12,000 MSRP

    3. PassLabs X260.8 ( mono ) - MSRP $13,500 MSRP

    Any one using the amps above ? In terms of power I don't listen too loud so 4B3 really makes sense and $$$

    But i'm open to your opinion.

    Thanks
    I would add Magtech mono's to your list ....... http://sanderssoundsystems.com/produ...-monoblock-amp

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul View Post
    Thanks, How you enjoying your Magnepan ?
    The last pair of "nice" speakers I listened to were Focal Utopias. They were impressive. As I adjusted my seat that the salesperson put me in so that I got a central image he then confessed that they didn't really setup the system properly, and the room wasn't that great etc. Well then why have them there at all if they are not placed adequately? I suppose many people just buy them because they have a budget of $40,000 for speakers, or just to tell everyone else they own $40 k speakers??

    All I know is I wouldn't trade my 3.6's for them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    I would add Magtech mono's to your list ....... http://sanderssoundsystems.com/produ...-monoblock-amp
    Thanks I heard good things about them but being in Canada its not easy to purchase without hearing them. Even they offering 30 days trial over the border can be little complicated.
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    Quote Originally Posted by watts View Post
    The last pair of "nice" speakers I listened to were Focal Utopias. They were impressive. As I adjusted my seat that the salesperson put me in so that I got a central image he then confessed that they didn't really setup the system properly, and the room wasn't that great etc. Well then why have them there at all if they are not placed adequately? I suppose many people just buy them because they have a budget of $40,000 for speakers, or just to tell everyone else they own $40 k speakers??

    All I know is I wouldn't trade my 3.6's for them.
    Glad you like them Thanks for reply
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    Paul,

    A couple more insights re Pass 260.8:

    1 - You will probably stay in Class A most of the time with the Westies.

    2 - Having worked at Magnepan, I still have some friends there. I know for a fact that some folks at Magnepan think that this X series - including the 260.8 & 350.8 - may be the best sounding amps that they have heard with their speakers. Of course, ymmv - but I doubt it.

    Best,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Smith View Post
    Paul,

    A couple more insights re Pass 260.8:

    1 - You will probably stay in Class A most of the time with the Westies.

    2 - Having worked at Magnepan, I still have some friends there. I know for a fact that some folks at Magnepan think that this X series - including the 260.8 & 350.8 - may be the best sounding amps that they have heard with their speakers. Of course, ymmv - but I doubt it.

    Best,

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    Oh my.... you are killing me. I don't really need another amps to be honest. But what the heck ! It's your recommendation so let's do it ! Hahaha


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    Your system could look and sound like this. This setup impressed many at the Taves 2016 show which happened right in your city!

    https://www.exasound.com/Blog/tabid/...AVES-2016.aspx


    Oh, and the Axpona Chicago show in 2015:
    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...nalog-sources/
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    Quote Originally Posted by watts View Post


    Your system could look and sound like this. This setup impressed many at the Taves 2016 show which happened right in your city!

    https://www.exasound.com/Blog/tabid/...AVES-2016.aspx


    Oh, and the Axpona Chicago show in 2015:
    http://www.theabsolutesound.com/arti...nalog-sources/
    Yup. I was there and got me curious about the Magnepan and actually I even really liked the exasound digital system too. Thanks you for the post !
    Paul

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    I have personal experience with the 2100wpc 30a current D-sonic m3a3000s and the Sanders Magtech. I have also listened to maggie with Rogue audio apollo dark(Tube), Krell 700cx(Big ss class A, and JE audio s400 (hybrid).

    1 With the higher wpc, the more bass and dynamic you get.(bass, dynamic)
    2 With the higher current, the better the maggie sing. (density, control)
    Assuming you have a good pair of speaker cables to do the transmission.

    Because maggie is super fast and transparent, I find SS amp is always better than the tube amp. You may get a bit tube sound from the tube amp, but you will comprise in speed and dynamic of those SS amp. And SS amp are in general cheaper and easier to maintain. For tube sound, you can get them elsewhere from the dac or preamp.
    Source: Apodidae Switch&Router- Synology 918+ -SonicTransporter i7, ultrarendu, iso regen
    DAC and Preamp: Lampizator Golden Gate - KR242/Psvane WE300B + TAK 274B
    Amp: Sanders Magtech
    Speaker: Magnepan 3.7i
    Power: Isol-8 LC SE, Uptone
    Analog Cables: Cerious Technolgoies Matrix
    Digital Cables: Intona Reference USB, Cat-8 Lan with Telegartner.

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    d-sonic.com amps have been happily used to drive Maggies.
    See AVSForum

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    My d-sonic is for sales. Anyone interested can msg me.

    Quote Originally Posted by Conanb1 View Post
    d-sonic.com amps have been happily used to drive Maggies.
    See AVSForum
    Source: Apodidae Switch&Router- Synology 918+ -SonicTransporter i7, ultrarendu, iso regen
    DAC and Preamp: Lampizator Golden Gate - KR242/Psvane WE300B + TAK 274B
    Amp: Sanders Magtech
    Speaker: Magnepan 3.7i
    Power: Isol-8 LC SE, Uptone
    Analog Cables: Cerious Technolgoies Matrix
    Digital Cables: Intona Reference USB, Cat-8 Lan with Telegartner.

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    So you have forget Jeff Rowland Model 625 S2...
    Marantz SA7S1/GRIMM AUDIO CC1/MARK LEVINSON 360S+TECHNICS SL1210 MKII/ORTOFON X1-MC/VPI CLASSIC 3 in rosewood/Audio-Technica ART-9/ESOTERIC E03+TAG MC LAREN T32R+JEFF ROWLAND CORUS+JEFF ROWLAND MODEL 625+Magnepan 3.7i+Cables line: all Furutech lineflux+power cord DIY

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    The Tympani 1D was fabulous speaker Bought a pair in the 70's and powered them with a Van Alstine Dyna 400. Long time ago....

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